Congratulations,
you’re in!
Welcome to King’s. We look forward to seeing you.
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ongratulations on your acceptance to University of King’s College.
WILLIAM LAHEY, PRESIDENT AND VICE - C HANCELLOR
At King’s, you will learn from, and with, wonderful teachers and fellow students who share your academic and wider interests, be they in literature, theatre, music, sports, public affairs or social engagement. You will be surrounded by rich opportunities to develop the full range of your interests, talents and character—and to support others doing the same. For 229 years, King’s has been helping students realize and achieve their full potential at university and in life. Like generations of King’s students, you will be inspired and changed by your experience at King’s, leaving your mark on King’s in the process. I look forward to meeting and getting to know you, to following your progress and to listening to your views and perspectives. With my partner Kathryn and our family (including our Labradoodle Casey), I look forward to welcoming you into our home, the President’s Lodge. With the whole community, our goal will be to ensure that King’s becomes your home away from home as it becomes your College. Welcome to King’s.
“ I don’t think a single idea or book did this, but I am a radically different person today. King’s was a crucible. Almost every day, certainly every week, I felt changed.” BRIANNA AIRD OTTAWA, ON Class of 2015
Contents 4 Your Next Steps 14 Residence 24 Finances 29 Student Services 30 Academic Advising 35 Exchanges & Study Abroad 36 King’s Community Profiles 39 Contacts 40 Important Dates And Events 41 Count Me In!
Your Next Steps Everything you need to do between now and when you first arrive on campus is outlined for you in the steps below or online at ukings.ca/ future-students. It is much easier than you think. If you feel overwhelmed, people who understand and care about your next steps are ready and willing to help you. King’s admissions experts are here year-round to listen, to respond to your questions or concerns, and to help you through the process. Let’s start at the very beginning:
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Let us know you are coming!
“At King’s, we will get to know you, and will work with you to create a challenging experience that fits you—and opens up the future you desire.”
JULIE GREEN REGISTRAR
julie.green@ukings.ca
The first thing you need to do is accept your offer of admission. Accepting your offer of admission lets us know that you are still interested in coming and ensures that we save you a spot. You accept your offer by paying a $200 admission deposit that will go toward your tuition as a credit when you arrive in the fall. You can submit this deposit in one of four ways:
Go online: Find links for paying fees at ukings.ca/payments.
Call us: Phone 902 - 422 - 1271 ext. 116 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 n p.m., Atlantic Time. Please have your student ID number ready (found on your acceptance letter). Mail us: Reply by mail, either with a cheque or credit card informa* tion. Please include your student ID number with your payment.
I Visit us in person: Visit the Student Accounts Office at King’s (2nd floor of the Arts & Administration building) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please have your student ID number ready.
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Apply for scholarships and bursaries
If you are a high school student who has applied for September admission you are automatically considered for a general entrance scholarship as long as you submit your official first semester or mid-term marks by March 1. If you are a high school student who is interested in applying for a major entrance award, please submit a major entrance award application and an original essay by January 15 to be considered. In addition, you must also submit your official first semester or mid-term marks by March 1. You can find out more about funding your education on page 25, or at ukings.ca/financial-advising.
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Apply to live in residence
Living in residence is a great way to adjust to being at university. If you haven’t already applied for residence, please do so as soon as you can. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You apply for residence by completing and submitting a residence application and paying a residence application fee of $50. You can find the application online at ukings.ca/apply-for-residence. You can also learn more about what it’s like living on campus by visiting ukings.ca/student-life. You will still need to confirm your spot in residence by paying a residence confirmation deposit of $400 before you are guaranteed a place in residence. You can either pay the confirmation fee at the same time as your $50 application fee or at a later date. Rooms are only assigned after all necessary fees, deposits and paperwork are submitted. please note:
The residence application fee and deposit are non-refundable. We will credit the residence confirmation deposit to your student account if we are unable to provide you with a room.
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER ukings.ca/payments
APPLY FOR RESIDENCE ukings.ca/apply-for-residence
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Activate your accounts
Once you’ve confirmed your spot at King’s by paying the admission deposit, the next step is to set up your online accounts. You can activate your email and registration accounts by following the directions found online at ukings.ca/activate-accounts. Again, you will need your student ID number from your acceptance letter to complete these steps. The email account you set up (@dal.ca) is your official King’s email account. It is the official method by which the university communicates important information with you including, but not limited to, updates for residence and registration. Please check your new university email account regularly, or forward it to an account you check regularly, so we can stay in touch.
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Set up accessibility or academic accommodations
The King’s community is here to support you with the accessibility and academic accommodations you need for success. If you require accessibility and/or academic accommodations, please be in touch with us. For more information, please call the Dalhousie Student Accessibility Centre at 902 - 494 - 2836 or email access@dal.ca.
King’s and Dalhousie together deliver unmatched depth and variety. This academic inter-mingling of the two universities presents a unique opportunity for specialization and focus that will distinguish your undergraduate degree. Whatever you choose, the options are anything but limited.
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ACTIVATE YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT ukings.ca/activate-accounts
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS ukings.ca/financial-advising
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Receive academic advice
An updated course registration manual will be sent to your university email account and be available on our website in May. It outlines how to pick and register for your courses and much more. We have academic advisors on campus who will help you with your academic planning and course registration. Please contact a King’s academic advisor by phone, through email, or in person [ email: registrar@ukings.ca, phone: 902 - 422 - 1271]. We will be hosting Meet and Greet events across the country in the spring where you will be able to meet advisors in person. More details to come!
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Register for classes
Once you have discussed your course selection with an advisor, you will need to register online in June. If you have been admitted to the Foundation Year Program a place will be held for you, but the process is not quite finished: you will still have to register, select a tutorial time, and select your additional course(s). You can learn more about registration for your first year and beyond by referring to the course registration manual and how-to videos available at ukings.ca/course-selection/
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Update us with your final marks
If you are a high school student, you must successfully meet your graduation requirements and maintain a standing that satisfies our final admission requirements. Please be sure your high school sends an official final transcript of your marks as soon as possible. If you are transferring from another post-secondary institution please have your school send an official final transcript as soon as possible. If your final admission average or your grade in any required class drops below the minimum requirement, please call us immediately for upgrading advice.
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Experience King’s campus
Checking out King’s campus for yourself can play an important part in turning a difficult decision process into one that feels more natural and maybe even fun. Whether you live in the H R M, in another Canadian province or in another country, we welcome you to join us for a visit. Come explore King’s historic campus, experience a captivating lecture, connect through an Open House event, or join us for a friendly meal. For more information, please call 902-422-1271 or email campus.tours@ukings.ca.
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Follow us
Following us on social media is a great window into the King’s community and will help you connect with your incoming class. See more of the campus, chat with other members of King’s community, and get reminders of important dates and deadlines. Like our Study at King’s page on Facebook facebook.com/Future.UKC. Follow us on Twitter @Future_UKC. Check us out on Instagram @ukchalifax. Browse our latest videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/kingscollegehfx
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS—apply for study permits
As an international student, there are a number of documents you need to study in Canada. International students must apply for a study permit and a Temporary Resident Visa (T R V) in order to enter and study in Canada. You will need your letter of acceptance, proof of funds for your first-year tuition and living costs, and a valid passport to get your study permit and T R V. Apply as soon as possible for these documents because study permits and visas can sometimes take months to process. For more information, please visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada at www.cic.gc.ca.
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SIGN UP FOR CLASSES ukings.ca/course-selection
Everyone has a story.
Yours belongs at
Residence
“Many schools have difficulty addressing special dietary needs. We can work with students one - on - one.”
CELINE BELAND & JAMIE ENGLAND DINING SERVICES
celine.beland@ukings.ca
Life at King’s is focused around community. Although not all students live on campus, residence life is a key part of what community means here. Residence life involves more than the students living on campus; the Dean of Students, Assistant Dean, residence staff called dons, and patrol staff are all important members of the King’s residence community. These people work to keep you safe, support you whether you need personal or academic help, and create a positive environment for both your academic endeavours and your social engagements. Upper-year students help by doing student patrol rounds every night, encouraging their peers to uphold community standards. King’s also has professional security staff who work with and support student patrol’s efforts. A residence don lives on each floor of Alexandra Hall (Alex Hall) and in each Bay. Dons are usually graduate or post-graduate students, or young working professionals. The Dean of Students supervises both groups, as well as the overall residence system. Your don, the Dean of Students and the Assistant Dean are trained to support you throughout your time in residence, and to help you find the right resource for whatever personal or academic issue is at hand.
RESIDENCE F.A.Q. How will living in residence affect my experience? At King’s, we all take responsibility for the life of our community. If you are conscious of others living around you, are aware of your actions, and are considerate, you will have no shortage of good times. For more information on our community standards, please refer to the residence guidelines at ukings.ca/residence-rules.
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Can I afford to live in residence? Residence comes with amenities, resources, programs, and relationships that can enrich your academic experience. Living on campus is cost-effective when you consider time saved by living on campus, the location, and the fact that residence is essentially an eight-month contract, as opposed to a 12-month lease. What residence options can I choose? King’s provides gender-neutral, all-male and all-female residences in two different styles: Alexandra Hall (Alex Hall) was built mid-century as a residence for women and is the largest building on campus, housing 150 students. It has spacious, traditional-style double rooms and some single rooms as well. The Bays consist of five different historic residences with names recalling King’s earliest days (Cochran, North Pole, Radical, Middle, and Chapel). Except for North Pole Bay, the Bays have almost identical layouts modeled after Oxford student residences, each housing 20 - 24 students. A Bay double room is actually two separate but adjoining rooms (A & B), with room A providing access to the hallway. North Pole Bay was renovated in 2016 and houses upper-year students in single rooms. How much does residence cost and what is included? Costs vary depending on the type of room and meal plan you choose. Detailed information can be found online at ukings.ca/mealplans. The majority of first-year students are assigned double rooms. – 17 –
Alexandra Hall Room
PLEASE NOTE THE DRAWINGS ARE NOT TO SCALE. ALEX HALL FACTS
• Many of the beds in Alexandra Hall are platform beds with attached drawers underneath, while other beds are frame beds. • Drawer size, if applicable: 18.5 inches x 13.5 inches x 5 inches • Space between the bottom of the bed and the floor, if applicable: 13 inches • Dresser dimensions: 25.5 inches x 14.5 inches x 7 inches
Classic Bay Room
• Closet space in Alexandra Hall changes with every room. However, they are quite substantial and normally larger than the closets in the Bay rooms.
BAY ROOM FACTS
• Closet dimensions: 34.5 inches x 35.5 inches x 8 feet • Space between the bottom of the bed and the floor: 13 inches • Dresser dimensions: 3 feet x 2 feet x 10 inches
ALL ROOMS HAVE:
a bed, closet, mirror, book shelf, dresser, desk, chair, lamp, small fridge, phone with local service and voicemail, long distance calling (available with the purchase of a calling card) and a high speed Internet connection port.
What about the food? Prince Hall is the university dining hall. Thanks to our relatively small number of students, we can offer a varied menu and personal service. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated by speaking with a member of our dining services staff. For updates on dining at King’s, please see ukings.ca/dining. How big are the rooms and what do they have in them? A typical room in Alexandra Hall (Alex Hall) is approximately 17’x12’ and a room in the Bays is about 10’x15’. They are comfortably shared by two students and include: beds, desks, shelves, chairs, bureaus, closets, phones with individual extensions, a fridge and internet connections. What should I bring to residence? We suggest that you bring anything you need to make your room a comfortable space for you. There’s a long list of suggestions (and instructions on what not to bring) posted online at ukings.ca/moving-in. If you have a vehicle, we recommend you leave it at home because parking is not available on campus for residence students. If I live in residence, how close will I be to my classes at Dalhousie, and the city centre? You will be three minutes away from any King’s class and no more than 10 minutes from any classes held at Dalhousie’s Studley campus. You will also be within easy walking distance of the downtown core and waterfront, the shopping districts on Quinpool Road and Spring Garden Road, and major city parks and recreation facilities. I’m not sure about having a roommate. Can I get a single room? Single rooms are first allocated to second-, third- or fourth-year students or students with a documented medical condition. If single rooms remain, they will be allocated at the discretion of the Dean of Students. Even if you don’t request a single room, please let us know about any medical conditions or other living requirements. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Roommates are assigned through personal selection by the Dean. It is normal to be anxious about having a roommate. As soon as a roommate pairing is made, you are welcome
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to contact the Residence Office. If your roommate has given permission, we’ll send you your roommate’s contact information, and you can begin corresponding. In many cases, the roommate relationship results in a life-long friendship. What if I decide to live off campus? At King’s, students who are not living on campus are called day students. Day students who live at home or in an apartment have the same access to services as students who live in residence. There are many ways to be an active member of the King’s community, such as participating in societies and dining on campus. King’s has a Day Students’ Society, which ensures day students can participate fully in campus life; often the Society hosts special events and provides transportation to those events. To see dining options available to day students, please visit ukings.ca/meal-plans. If you live off campus, you can always make use of the HMCS King’s Wardroom lounge between classes to grab a locally sourced snack, study, or hang out with friends. Dean of Students Katie Merwin is also available as a resource to assist all students, whether they live on or off campus. [ email: katie.merwin@ukings.ca, phone: 902 - 422 - 1271 ext. 131 ] While the King’s Quad can have the qualities of a peaceful sanctuary, the campus is just a 15 - minute walk or a 10 - minute bus ride from the heart of Halifax’s bustling downtown. For more about our home in Halifax, please visit ukings.ca/about-halifax. What is Halifax like? Halifax is an amazing place to be a student. Between six highly-regarded post-secondary schools and several private colleges, Halifax draws more than 40,000 students every year from across Canada and around the world. Our small city and warmth of the community make Halifax a great place to study. Home to 400,000, an Atlantic cultural hub and the provincial capital of Nova Scotia, Halifax is big enough to be interesting and small enough to let you feel you belong. Ocean life is steeped into our friendly dispositions, rugged landscapes, and mild weather, as well as into the surfing, paddling and sailing that happen along more than 100 beaches and 7,000 km of Nova Scotia coastline. With a rich history, fun-loving culture and Maritime charm, it’s no wonder that many students find a second home here.
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When it’s time to get off campus and explore, Halifax is a student city full of interesting places to hole up. These King’s students shared their favourite off-campus study spots.
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Erin McIntosh CITADEL HILL
“ Halifax is just an incredible city for little nooks and crannies and cafés and stuff like that, but as much as I could I went to Citadel Hill when it was warm with my best friend and we would read Plato’s Symposium and Homer’s Odyssey to each other out loud. It was incredible and something I’ll never forget.”
Caleb Sher HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY
“ Off-campus, you'll probably find me on the top floor of the public library on Spring Garden Road because it is so pretty and has a great view!”
James Wise HALIFAX WATERFRONT
“ I like the waterfront. The water is pleasant to read by, and it's not as far as Point Pleasant Park.”
Maggie Dingwell DALHOUSIE'S KELLOGG LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS, COLLABORATIVE HEALTH EDUCATION BUILDING (CHEB), CARLETON CAMPUS “ If I have some serious studying to get done, going to the CHEB is beautiful. It’s a newly renovated spot on Dalhousie's Carleton campus and the perfect place to study the day away.”
Jesse MacIssac LUCKY PENNY CAFÉ
“ My favourite place to read is the Lucky Penny on Quinpool Rd. It has a really great atmosphere and is a space that promotes local artists, which I really appreciate. You'll also run into a lot of your classmates here.”
Andrew Milne SEVEN BAYS BOULDERING (CAFÉ)
“ I read at Seven Bays because it has a lot of light, a plentiful supply of power outlets and they don't appear to mind if you study for a long time.”
Benjamin von Bredow DALHOUSIE'S WALLACE MCCAIN LEARNING COMMONS, STUDLEY CAMPUS
“ I use the new Learning Commons a lot, because it is close to King's, and has new, fast computers with screens large enough to have multiple windows side by side when I'm making notes and writing, etc.”
“ There are different parts of Halifax that will speak to who you are. Take a bus off campus and explore all the ways that you can get involved. Find communities that really speak to you and that look like you. It’s not that hard to find out what’s going on.” LIANNE XIAO TORONTO, ON
Combined Honours: Journalism, Creative Writing
FAVOURITE BOOK FROM FYP: SECOND SEX, SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR
Finances Fees to attend King’s are in Canadian funds. Tuition and fees are estimates only, based on fees for the 2018/2019 academic year. Final fees will be confirmed in June and posted on the King’s website. The tuition and fees listed are estimates for a typical first year of a B A, B Sc, B J H or BMus, based on a full course load; some courses may carry extra fees. For more details on tuitions and fees, please visit ukings.ca/ tuition-estimates.
Expenses Before Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Program
“Congratulations on your acceptance. I look forward to meeting you and assisting with any financial questions you may have.”
Tuition & Fees* Residence † Books & Supplies
Arts or Music
Science
Journalism (Honours)
$9,593 $11,215 $1,100
$10,005 $11,215 $1,100
$9,877 $11,215 $1,100
$9,510 $694
$9,510 $694
Additional International Fees: SHARLENE SALTER STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Differential* Int’l Health ‡
$9,510 $694
sharlene.salter@ukings.ca
*Based on Foundation Year Program plus one elective for BA, BMus, and BJH and two electives for BSc. † Based on a double room in Alexandra Hall, 7-Day All-Day Dining Plan and deposits. ‡ Health and dental for domestic students is included in tuition and fees.
Nova Scotia students are eligible for a $1,283 bursary from the Province of Nova Scotia. Bursary amount is based on a full course load. Financing your Education
Alumni, friends and supporters of King’s are invested in making a King’s education accessible and affordable. Scholarships, bursaries and student loans are available to you to help offset or defer the financial costs of attending university. Scholarships are generally awarded based on academic achievement whereas bursaries and loans consider financial need.
Scholarships and Awards
If you are a high school student who has applied for September admission you will be automatically considered for an entrance award. You need to submit official first semester or mid-term transcripts by March 1 to be considered. These awards may be renewed in following years if your marks stay above the scholarship standing. The minimum values of these entrance awards are listed below:
Scholarship Average
80 - 84.9 % 85 - 89.9 % 90 - 94.9 % 95 % +
Award Amounts Start At : 1
$500 2 $2,000 2 $2,500 2 $3,500 2
GET FINANCIAL DETAILS ukings.ca/tuition-estimates
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1 Based on 2018-19 academic year — subject to change 2 Renewable factor — please see ukings.ca/renewable-scholarships for more details
Major Entrance Scholarships/Awards:
If you are a high school student who is applying for September you will also be considered for a major entrance award if you can submit the entrance award application and an original essay by January 15. Please submit three copies of the essay. We also will need your official first semester or mid-term transcripts by March 1 to complete your application. The values of these major awards are listed below: 1 Based on 2018-19 academic year — subject to change 2 Renewable factor — please see ukings. ca/renewable-scholarships for more details 3 Foundation Year Program students — estimate of first year tuition/ incidental fees
Major Award Name
Total Amount 1
Carrie Best Scholarship Donald R. Sobey Family Scholarship Harrison McCain Award Colin Starnes Award King’s Theatrical Society Award
Award Amount (Year 1)
Award Amount (each of Yrs 2 - 4)
$20,0002 $50,0002
$5,000 $17,000
$5,000 $11,000
$16,0002 $9,5933
$4,000 $9,593
$4,000
$1,000 - 2,000
$1,000 - 2,000
Bursaries and Additional Funding
King’s has a number of non-repayable bursaries every year that students can apply for to help students with unmet financial need. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for more information on the bursary application process.
The Canada Student Loans Program
Find details specific to your province’s or territory’s student loan office at ukings.ca/student-loans.
U.S. Student Loan Programs
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes King’s for the Direct Stafford and Plus Loans programs. King’s is also recognized by some private lending agencies. Find information relevant to your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at ukings.ca/student-loans.
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Student Jobs on Campus
As part of the community at King’s you can enjoy the convenience of a part-time job right here on campus. King’s proudly has three student-owned and operated businesses that employ students: the King’s Co-op Bookstore, the Wardroom (campus pub) and The Galley (campus canteen). There are also part-time employment opportunities such as Phonathon calling, helping serve in our dining room (Prince Hall), providing front desk administrative support, or working as a research assistant or at the fitness centre, library or on campus patrol. Campus jobs offer you a way to contribute to the King’s community while developing immediately employable skills and earning income. ukings.ca/student-employment
FIND MORE STUDENT SERVICES ukings.ca/student-services
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Student Ser vices Together, King’s and Dalhousie support you. King’s students enjoy access to all student services available at both King’s and Dalhousie. If you have questions, staff members in the King’s Registrar’s Office are ready to assist you. You will also find more information about the many services offered at ukings.ca/student-services. Some of the collegial supports available at King’s: – Enrolment and academic advisors in the Registrar’s Office. – Academic and mental health peer support workers. – A dedicated FYP writing coach and journalism tutors. – Dean of Students.
Supports at Dalhousie*
King’s students have access to the full suite of student services available at Dalhousie. These include career, cultural, experiential learning and academic supports. You’ll be able to visit an on-campus clinic with a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, registered psychologists, psychiatrists and counsellors at the Student Health and Wellness Centre. If you request accommodation as a result of disability, religious observance, or an experienced barrier related to any other characteristic protected under Canadian Human Rights legislation, you’ll work with the teams at the Student Accessibility Centre. The athletically inclined can go to Dalplex, which includes a newly renovated fitness centre and where you’ll find an eight-lane pool, cardio equipment, two climbing facilities and over 35 weekly fitness classes including yoga, spin and kickboxing.
* Other support services at Dalhousie include: International Student Centre, Black Student Advising Centre, Indigenous Student Centre, LGBTQ2SIA+ Collaborative, Multifaith Services
“As Dean I carry my own first-year experience with me. What can I do to give not only residence students, but all students on campus that experience of such welcome and a sense of belonging?”
KATIE MERWIN DEAN OF STUDENTS
katie.merwin@ukings.ca
Academic Advising Arts, Science and Music degrees are offered in partnership with our neighbour, Dalhousie University, through our shared Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and a Faculty of Science * This course is required for F Y P Journalism students to move into second year † These additional courses will be recommended by the music advisor ‡ To accommodate the required courses for Science, FYP Science students attend FYP three times a week instead of four
King’s offers four bachelor degree options (also known as undergraduate degrees) in Arts, Science, Music and Journalism. For many of our students, these degrees begin with King’s renowned Foundation Year Program as a first year of study. After first year, King’s offers three honours programs: Early Modern Studies, Contemporary Studies, and the History of Science and Technology, in addition to a full gamut of traditional arts and science subjects. You can incorporate one of the King’s honours subjects into your Arts, Science, Music or Journalism degree or you can focus on more traditional subjects.
Foundation Year Program
The Foundation Year Program (F Y P) is an unrivalled educational experience—no other university creates such a powerful first-year community. You will read all the same books at the same time. You will take your lectures together in the morning, followed by discussion in faculty-led tutorial groups in the afternoon. You will have unparalleled access to faculty and will learn from each other. It’s an immersive way of learning.
First-year required and additional courses for F Y P Arts, Journalism, Music and Science degrees. DEGREE
F Y P Arts F Y P Journalism F Y P Music F Y P Science
F Y P
ADDITIONAL COURSES
• • • ‡
Full-year (or two single semester) course(s) Full-year Foundations of Journalism * course Full-year (or two single semester) course(s)† Full-year (or two single semester) science course(s) Full-year (or two single semester) math/stats course(s)
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In FYP, your degree options are differentiated by course(s) you select *† If you are a:
F Y P JOURNALISM STUDENT
F Y P ARTS STUDENT
F Y P SCIENCE STUDENT
F Y P MUSIC STUDENT
you will have FYP lectures four days a week and will take Foundations of Journalism as a fifth course on Tuesdays. You will receive 24 credit hours for FYP as well as an additional six credit hours for Foundations of Journalism, which will make for a seamless transition into second year. you will have FYP lectures four days a week while also completing an additional course in each semester. You will receive 24 credit hours from FYP and six credit hours from your additional course(s).
you will have FYP lectures three days a week while also completing two courses that will meet the requirements for the first year of your Science degree. You will receive 18 credit hours from FYP as well as 12 credit hours from your other courses. FYP Science students are strongly encouraged to take six credit hours of science and six credit hours of math in first year. Though this is not required, these courses may be needed for entry to second year in some programs. Your science and math courses will be taught at Dalhousie University, the largest research university in Atlantic Canada. you will have FYP lectures four days a week. Typically, you will take additional music course(s) at Dalhousie University’s Fountain School of Performing Arts.
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* A full time student typically does five courses worth three credit hours each in both the Fall and Winter semesters. So, by doing FYP and your additional course(s) you will be doing a complete first year and will be on track to complete your degree in four years. † A King’s academic advisor will be available to meet with you during your first year to map out a plan for your degree and to discuss your personal interests and goals.
Exchanges & Study Abroad King’s offers two unique, interdisciplinary, month-long and full-credit courses in major European centres where students have seminars and an opportunity to engage with the subject matter on location. Students who go to Florence consider the art, literature, philosophy and politics of Renaissance Italy (1280 - 1580) through daily visits to the city’s churches, palaces and museums. You gain a profound knowledge of the public, religious and personal spheres of Renaissance life through an interdisciplinary analysis of objects, spaces and texts. Students in Berlin have an opportunity to explore the themes of collective memory, public space and historical trauma in Germany’s capital city. Through daily seminars, site visits, mindful wandering and museum tours, you gain an extensive knowledge of the ethical, aesthetic and public struggle to take responsibility for history in a city that is both connected with the past and alive to the future. In addition, through our academic affiliation with Dalhousie University, King’s students have over 90 international exchange options to explore on five continents.
“Whether in a classroom on campus or in the museums of Florence, we aim to provide students with a truly immersive learning experience.”
DR. JANNETTE VUSICH EARLY MODERN STUDIES PROGRAM
jannette.vusich@ukings.ca
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Communiyt “ King’s is a place where your brain is fed…You develop the confidence to be a challenging and critical voice.”
STEPHANIE NOLEN
“ I assumed most of what you learned and how you made the diagnosis was from examining people. But 90% of it is from talking to them.”
DREW YAMADA
“ Science is a human activity, done by human beings, who are very complicated.”
STEPHANIE DICK
Bureau Chief, The Globe and Mail BJ (Hons),1993
Pediatrician BA, English, 1992
Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania Junior Fellow, Harvard BA (Hons), History of Science & Technology and Philosophy, 2007
“ If there were just one defining photo I wouldn’t need to show up to work each day.”
“ At King’s I learned how to learn, how to approach a problem in a creative way. I became a better writer at King’s.”
“ There’s a sort of naked intellectualism about [FYP], which I think did a really good job of setting my curiosity.”
ADAM SCOTTI Justin Trudeau’s Official Photographer BJ, 2012
SAF HAQ
DON HARRISON
Co-owner, Tart & Soul Café BA (Hons), Early Modern Studies and History, 2010
VP, Corporate Development, Google Inc. BA (Hons), Philosophy and Political Science, 1994
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A KING’S EDUCATION will awaken perspectives in you that you didn’t know you had. Let King’s transform and sustain you, just as it did for these King’s alumni. Read more at ukingscommunity.ca. a
“ It is important to me to be vocal and assertive about my Indigenous identity.”
DUNCAN MCCUE
“ When you are the writer you are the one birthing the project. You are creating the world.”
CHLOE HUNG
“ I want to be able to contribute to public policy discussions…I try to do work that has practical consequence.”
Writer, Director, Actor BA (Hons), Early Modern Studies Program and English, 2012
MICHAEL DA SILVA
“ The best way to make change is to be part of it, from the inside. I want to bring civility and collaboration if no one else is doing it.”
“ Don’t wait for that perfect job to be served to you on a platter…You grow where you’re planted.”
“ I don’t think I’ve ever been somewhere where you can go to the bar and talk Euclid geometry.”
VICTORIA FOLEY
BENJAMIN KATES
AMY TEITEL
Lawyer at Stockwoods LLP BA (Hons), History and Economics, 2004
Host, Cross Country Checkup, CBC BA, English, 1992
Marketer, city councillor, candidate for Maine State Legislature BJ (Hons), 2005
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Lawyer, Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University BA (Hons), Philosophy and Contemporary Studies, 2009
Spaceflight historian, Author, YouTuber, Speaker, Host BA (Hons), History of Science & Technology and Classics, 2008
Contact List ADMISSIONS
Tara Wigglesworth-Hines tara.wigglesworthhines@ukings.ca
ADVISING & REGISTRATION
Julia Town julia.town@ukings.ca Kirstin Mosher kirstin.mosher@ukings.ca
ATHLETICS
Neil Hooper neil.hooper@ukings.ca
ORIENTATION / HEALTH PLAN
Rebecca Stuckey coordinator@ksu.ca
RESIDENCE & F Y P
Elisabeth Stones residence@ukings.ca
SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES
Catherine Read catherine.read@ukings.ca
TUITION & PAYMENTS
Sharlene Salter sharlene.salter@ukings.ca
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IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS Please visit ukings.ca/important-dates for a complete list of dates and events. DATE
EVENT
NOVEMBER 13-18
Lecture Tour Series in cities across Canada All major and named scholarship applications due (including essays for scholarship consideration) High school grades for scholarship consideration due Spring Open House Major award offers mailed Meet and Greet events in cities across Canada Deadline for $200 admission deposit First-year registration F Y P reading list emailed and posted on website Orientation Week coordinators will be in touch about orientation week Move In Day / Residence opens
JANUARY 15 MARCH 1 MARCH 22 MID-APRIL MAY 5 - 1 1 MAY 15 EARLY JUNE LATE JUNE MID - J ULY EARLY SEPTEMBER
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COUNT ME IN! To accept your offer of admission go to ukings.ca/youre-in To request a deferral, contact Tara Wigglesworth-Hines at tara.wigglesworthhines@ukings.ca If you have decided not to attend this year, please let us know. Email cancellations@ukings.ca
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